International Masters in Environmental Technology and Engineering – Consolidation phase

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The objective of the International Master in Environmental Technology and Engineering (Consolidation phase, after two previous IMETE phases) is to train 100 talented students from all over the world at three European Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), in an international and multidisciplinary environment, to contribute to environmental protection, (waste)water treatment, resource recovery and circular economy. Students will follow 4 semesters (120 EC), starting with foundation and introductory topics at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (Czech Republic). During this first semester IHE Delft from the Netherlands and Ghent University from Belgium will contribute two online courses. This mixture of physical and online education within each semester creates a very high degree of jointness. The students will experience to study at each of the three HEIs at the same time, and benefit from an optimal mixture of physical and online education. During the second semester, IHE Delft offers specialised courses on water treatment in two elective tracks: Ecotechnologies and Resource Recovery, and Desalination and Water Reuse. The students may choose a summer internship with a company in Europe, the Middle East or elsewhere, before moving to Gent University where both a broader perspective (economics, entrepreneurship) and further specialisation is offered (tracks Environmental Engineering and Resource Recovery Engineering). The fourth semester is thesis research at one of the HEIs or one of the Associated Partners. In the previous phases of IMETE an extensive network of companies from the sector was build that have shown eagerness to host our students. In addition to 100 new MSC graduates, the project is expected to contribute to development of innovative environmental technologies and these will be disseminated in a dedicated communication programme. Full financial sustainability is realistically expected after this consolidation phase.